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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,341.67, 36,350.35 and 15,013.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,341.67, 36,350.35 and 15,013.62 is: 20,718.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,341.67 : 36,350.35 = 15,013.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,341.67/36,350.35 = 15,013.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,341.67x = 36,350.35 × 15,013.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,341.67x = 545,750,266.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,750,266.70/26,341.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,718.13

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